Guernica
“Picasso's most famous work bears witness to the atrocities of the Spanish civil war and fascism.”
Synopsis
Alain Resnais & Robert Hessen use the famous Picasso mural "Guernica" in combination with newspaper headlines in an anti-war cry against the Spanish Civil War. Narration by Jacques Pruvost highlights the Guernica atrocity of April 1937, followed by a poem by Paul Eluard read by María Casares to a discordant score by Guy Bernard.
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GUERNICA Clip | Pablo Picasso's greatest work! A film by Alain Resnais and Robert HessensOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-06-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Resnais, Robert Hessens
- Original Score
- Guy Bernard
- Original Title
- Guernica
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Panthéon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Resnais, Robert Hessens
Guy Bernard
Henry Ferrand
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Resnais
Director
Robert Hessens
Director
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
Henry Ferrand
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guernica
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What is Guernica about?
Alain Resnais & Robert Hessen use the famous Picasso mural "Guernica" in combination with newspaper headlines in an anti-war cry against the Spanish Civil War. Narration by Jacques Pruvost highlights the Guernica atrocity of April 1937, followed by a poem by Paul Eluard read by María Casares to a discordant score by Guy Bernard.
Who directed Guernica?
Guernica was directed by Alain Resnais, Robert Hessens.
Who stars in Guernica?
The principal cast of Guernica includes María Casares, Jacques Pruvost.
When was Guernica released and how long is it?
Guernica was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Guernica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guernica was composed by Guy Bernard.